Delta Optimist February 28 2014

Reprieve granted

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District won’t have to hire more teachers right now

Smelling an upset

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Liberals like the look of reconfigured riding

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Pink students take a stand

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Local students donned pink Wednesday to take a stand against bullying.

At Southpointe Academy, which held an Anti-Bullying Week, the school had a display of paper cut outs of hands, done by kindergarten to Grade 8 students, in the foyer. The hands represented the students’ pledge to keep bullying out of the school.

“It’s something that we don’t accept in our school,” said junior school vice-principal Cori Kusel.

Students were also given pink pins and temporary tattoos during the week, while RCMP officer Tad Milmine, who was bullied growing up, was to visit today.

Teacher Tonia MacGregor’s Link Leadership student group put on a mini-carnival in the cafeteria at lunchtime at South Delta Secondary. Activities included a compliment wall, a break down your fears group event and a photo booth, said student Jasmine Crump.

At Delta Secondary the school’s student government encouraged students to wear pink shirts.

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South Delta Secondary student David Ellis, a member of the school’s Link Leadership program, pinned comments on the compliment wall during an anti-bullying mini-carnival at the Tsawwassen high school Wednesday.

Council won’t let Delta go to pot Civic legislation prohibits growing or selling of medical marijuana BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta is enacting legislation in advance of new federal rules governing medical marijuana that take effect April 1.

Delta council has approved a bylaw amendment prohibiting the production, storage, research or sale of medical marijuana anywhere in the municipality.

Civic politicians unanimously agreed to grant third reading to the bylaw Tuesday following a public hearing at municipal hall.

“The new methods of producing medical marijuana are coming, there is no question about that,” said Coun. Bruce McDonald. “What Delta’s intention here is to create a situation where the community has some control of the things that are happening within our community.”

Tougher new federal rules that take effect April 1 will dramatically change how medical mari-

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The Delta school board got a financial reprieve this week, but it could only be temporary.

The B.C. Court of Appeal Wednesday granted the provincial government’s application for the stay of last month’s potentially costly ruling by the B.C. Supreme Court, which found that legislation introduced in 2002 removing class size and composition from contract negotiations was unconstitutional.

Now under appeal, that ruling was a significant blow to the province as it was ordered to immediately restore limits on class size and special needs students to 2002 levels.

The government asked the courts to temporarily suspend parts of a ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, citing “financial harm in the additional costs imposed on British Columbia’s 60 school districts.”

The ruling could have been a big blow to cashstrapped districts like Delta unless Victoria came through with additional money to reconfigure class-

Paul Steer DTA president

B.C. Supreme Court ruling to give teachers the necessary tools to meet the needs of students.

“In other sectors, firefighters, police departments get that, and other public servants get the tools and resources and facilities they need to do their job.

Teachers have proven and have been vindicated in court that says a lot of those things have been deprived over the last 12 years, and the order has been made to have them restored,” he

marijuana provides for patients, Ralph Howey was opposed, wondering why the municipality is getting involved.

Deputy planning director Marcy Sangret said anyone wishing to grow medical marijuana would still have the right to apply for a rezoning for a site-specific operation. Council would consider those applications on a case-by-case basis.

According to Delta’s planning department, only one large production facility has set up shop in an industrial zone, but its federal licence expires March 31, so it must go through

the new Delta rezoning and business licence approval process.

If any others were to be approved, the preference would be to have them locate in industrial zones as well.

Spencer Sangarah spoke in favour of the legislation, but asked if Delta would seriously consider allowing medical marijuana growing operations. He told the Optimist after his presentation he has been investigating establishing such a facility in a large, family-owned mill building in an industrial zone, saying the site seems ideal and

would fit the new criteria.

However, he’s concerned about making any major investments at this point.

He added he’s interested, like many others, in the business because it’s been tough times for the mill.

Otto Folprecht, CEO of the company that has been operating for a year in Delta, said he still needs to work out what Delta is looking for in order to get a business licence under the new rules. He was reluctant to provide the name or location of his company, only that it supplies the Med Pot Now Society, a Vancouverbased dispensary.

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In its application for a stay, the government filed affidavits on behalf of several district superintendents, including Delta, where it’s claimed an additional $3.4 million would be required to hire additional teachers.

Following this week’s decision, the Delta school district released a statement saying that current staffing, school organization and budget would remain unchanged and that the 2014/2015 budgeting pro-

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Mayor Lois Jackson said the large number of home-based medical marijuana grow-ops have caused many problems, so the move toward larger, more controlled and supervised facilities is a good one.

However, they aren’t an appropriate use on farmland, she said.

“I find it very interesting that Vancouver said that marijuana should be grown

cess would move forward as planned.

The budget process will be challenging, according to the district, as it’s faced with additional costs in a number of areas, including the CUPE collective agreement settlement and the B.C. Hydro rate increase.

Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer told the Optimist the government doesn’t appear interested in setting aside the additional funding required to comply with the

said.

“The stay means that it will be more time we don’t see the actions teachers have been saying are necessary to get kids and families the resources they really need,” Steer added.

On another front, the BCTF said this week that after a full year of bargaining, it has called for a strike vote to push back against major concession demands, an unfair salary offer and a deliberately confrontational attempt to reverse the recent court decision.

On Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., staff, students, parents and community members are invited to attend the Delta district’s budget input meeting at the school board offices in Ladner.

on agricultural land. That was funny because they don’t have any agricultural at all.”

Only a few people spoke at Tuesday’s public hearing.

Noting the federal government has over 400 applications to open growing facilities, but only a handful will ever get approved in B.C., Rick Brar applauded Delta’s move, saying the municipality has the right to protect its agricultural land base.

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Truckers unite in push to improve port issues BY

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Unionized container truckers could join this week’s work stoppage by non-union drivers.

Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association, B.C.’s largest union representing container truckers, announced Wednesday it will hold a strike vote Saturday in solidarity with non-union drivers unless a mediator is brought in to help resolve the issues.

On Wednesday morning, more than 1,000 nonunionized container truck drivers parked their rigs to protest long wait times and low rates at Port Metro Vancouver ports, including Deltaport.

The truckers insist their rigs won’t budge until the port meets a series of demands, including resolution of the ongoing issues of rates and delays.

“We’ve seen this story before, too many times.

Truckers shut down the Vancouver ports in 1999 and 2005 because government and the ports wouldn’t listen,” said Paul

Johal, president of UniforVancouver Container Truckers’ Association.

In 2005, a 47-day work stoppage by port truckers over the same issues cost the economy an estimated $400 million.

United Truckers Association spokesperson Manny Dosange said workers can no longer afford to operate.

Unifor called on the port and provincial government to bring in wellknown labour mediator Vince Ready to help find a solution.

Peter Xotta, Port Metro Vancouver’s vice president of planning and operations, said the work stoppage could affect operations almost immediately.

“This will have a very serious impact on port operations in a very short period of time,” he said, adding trucks handle roughly 50 per cent of all containers.

Port Metro Vancouver says the dispute is between the truckers and their employers and that it won’t get in the middle.

— With files from the Vancouver Sun

Liberals consider reconfigured federal riding as fertile ground New boundaries buoy opposition hopes in what has been Tory stronghold BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta Liberals are getting themselves ready for the next federal election.

A riding association was created earlier this month for what’s going to be the new riding of Delta. The group includes, among others, Syed Shah as president, long-time municipal councillor Bruce McDonald as vice-president as well as school trustees Laura Dixon and Donna Burke.

The association is formulating a strategy to get the word out to sign up more members in advance of selecting a candidate.

Association spokesperson Dave Serry told the Optimist these are exciting times for the renewed Liberals, who, he said, have an excellent chance of capturing the reconfigured riding.

“Everything is up for grabs now, I’m sure of it,” Serry said. “There’s always been a strong Liberal/NDP style presence in North

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Veteran municipal politician Bruce McDonald is vice-president of the new federal Liberal riding association.

Delta. That’s where the mayor (Lois Jackson) gets most of her support.”

In the 2011 federal election, newcomer KerryLynne Findlay retained the riding of Delta-Richmond East for the Conservatives with a convincing victory.

Findlay, now the minister of national revenue, garnered 54.2 per cent per cent of the vote, easily outdistancing the NDP’s Nic Slater (23.3), Liberal Alan Beesley (16.9) and three others.

Prior to Findlay’s arrival, Conservative MP John

Cummins held the riding for almost two decades.

For the past 20 years, South Delta has been lumped in with parts of Richmond in one riding while North Delta has been grouped with the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey, a riding currently held by New Democrat Jinny Sims but previously won by Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal.

For the next election, however, North Delta will join Ladner and Tsawwassen in the new riding of Delta. North Delta’s

inclusion will create a riding with a much different makeup, something Serry believes is a game-changer.

Findlay already announced she would run for the Conservatives in the new riding of Delta in 2015. The NDP has yet to announce a candidate.

Delta had its own constituency for one term in the late 1980s and early 1990s when Dr. Stan Wilbee was the Tory MP. The Liberals Party, meanwhile, wrapped up a three-day policy convention in Montreal this week with the rank and file feeling a renewed sense of optimism.

It was the first big meeting of supporters since Justin Trudeau became leader.

Serry was there, saying he was highly impressed with the young leader and his speech. He said the dynamic and “spellbinding” Trudeau will be a popular choice for voters.

For more information about the new Delta Liberal riding association, call Serry at 604-785-0870.

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Symposium spurs students to take action Seaquam hosts Igniting A Spark

BY LUCIA LIN & ESTHER INLAYO

Students from all over the Lower Mainland gathered in Delta last Friday for Igniting A Spark, a youth environmental symposium aimed at taking sustainable action.

The conference began with drummer Dennis Thomas from TsleilWaututh First Nation and was followed by an inspiring message from Maureen Jack LaCroix, co-founder of the Be the Change Earth Alliance, who spoke about student leadership roles for sustainability.

During breakout sessions, students had a chance to share and be motivated by the environmental projects from other schools.

Afterwards, booths set up by organizations like Delta Streamkeepers, Emterra and Encorp revealed the extent of conservation issues pres-

ent today.

With these issues in mind, 2012 TedXKid speaker Veronika Bylicki shared her experiences of spearheading large-scale environmental initiatives and inspired students as they moved into an actioninquiry session where they planned sustainability campaigns for the year.

The power of the conference was in its alternative approach to sustainability.

Instead of a dry, classroom environment, students were empowered by hands-on activities that challenged them to make concrete plans for the near future.

The energy in the air was almost palpable throughout the symposium. Students were engaged and enthusiastic as they were presented with thought-provoking questions and presentations.

Among the participants were prominent members of the community, including

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Students from all over the Lower Mainland descended on Seaquam Secondary in North Delta last Friday for the Igniting A Spark environmental symposium.

Delta school district superintendent Dianne Turner, Delta Mayor Lois Jackson and Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, who were extremely impressed by the students’ innovation and initiative.

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Stolen truck rams parkade’s security gate

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., South Fraser Perimeter

Road: Police called concerning a two-kilometre backup of container trucks in the slow lane completely blocking the single lane to Deltaport Way. Trucks were eventually cleared with police assistance.

• Feb. 19, 10:40 p.m., 700-block of 53rd Street: Two vehicles were broken into while parked on the street. Both vehicles’ side windows had been smashed.

Nothing was stolen from one vehicle but an infrared thermometer was seized for possible fingerprint identification. The owner of the

second vehicle reported her wallet had been stolen and that one of the credit cards had been used at a service station in Richmond.

Video surveillance from the service station to be examined for possible identification of a suspect.

• Feb. 19, 10:14 p.m., 700-block of Gilchrist Drive: Complainant reported there were several youths smoking in the South Park parking lot. Police attended and located the youths who indicated they had stopped

for a smoke on their way home from a party. Police advised the youths that the school and grounds are private property. The youths were cooperative and left the school grounds as requested.

• Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m., 1000-block of Shaman Crescent: Complainant reported a construction shed located underneath the rear deck was broken into and home renovation tools were stolen. The thieves gained

entry by removing screws on a locked wooden door.

Ladner • Feb. 18, 4:44 a.m., 5100-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Responding to an alarm at a business, police found the lower part of the front door smashed. The till had been opened and some cash was stolen. Police will examine video surveillance from nearby stores for possible identification of suspects.

• Feb. 21, 4:46 p.m., 6000-block of Admiral Boulevard: Complainant reported his truck parked in the golf course maintenance compound had been entered sometime overnight and several items stolen, including two batteries, tools and an extension cord. A canvass of the area by police proved negative.

• Feb. 22, 1 a.m., 7500block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant report-

ed to police that the occupants of two vehicles in the parking lot were yelling at people passing by. The complainant was concerned that the suspects may be intoxicated and that they would possibly be driving their vehicles in this condition. Police attended but the vehicles were gone and an extensive patrol of the area proved negative.

• Feb. 24, 2:05 a.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Complainant heard a loud crashing noise coming from the underground parkade. When he looked out he observed a pickup truck leaving the parkade.

It appears the security gate was rammed from the inside in order to leave the parkade with a stolen vehicle. Several other vehicles in the parkade were also broken in to with various items stolen, including ID and credit/bank cards.

Horseshoe reduces crashes BY

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A campaign launched last year aimed at reducing the number of collisions in Delta has seen some success.

In November, Delta police launched Project Horseshoe, challenging drivers to “Make us bored!”

The campaign encouraged motorists to drive responsibly with the overall goal of reducing collisions that can lead to commuter chaos.

Sgt. Ryan Hall, who heads the traffic section, said last year the department analyzed three years of data on crashes and discovered the locations with the highest number of collisions are all in North Delta, along 72nd Avenue and Nordel Way as well as

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MURPHY’S LAW Say what you will about the South Fraser Perimeter Road, but if you ever have the need to get to Pitt Meadows Secondary, you’ll be singing the praises of the new highway.

My son’s soccer game took me to that part of the Lower Mainland a couple of weeks back, a trek we’ve made with some regularity over the years and one greatly improved by the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge in 2009. Adding the SFPR to the mix has made it even better, to the point where the journey from my driveway in Ladner to the parking lot of the high school in Pitt Meadows took just 40 minutes.

It was a Saturday morning so traffic was light, but prior to the construction of those two mega projects getting to that part of the region was nothing short of an odyssey at any time of the week.

Now if they could only do something about access to the tunnel... *** I vowed to raise this point when civic politicians voted themselves their next raise, so after Monday night’s Delta council meeting I feel compelled to mention the curious double standard as it relates to workload.

When Scott Hamilton was elected MLA for Delta North last spring, he was granted a leave of absence from council rather than resigning. The thinking was that it would be better for council to run one short for a year-and-a-half rather than hold a costly by-election.

It was a noble gesture, one with the beleaguered taxpayer in mind, but it struck me as a little odd given every time politicians vote themselves a raise it’s justified, in part, by a heavier workload due to the fact Delta is the largest municipality in B.C. to employ a mayor and just six councillors.

The rationale on Monday wasn’t any different. *** It’s heartening to see Vicki Huntington hasn’t given up on her common sense bill that would move the province’s fixed election date to the fall. After getting nowhere first time around, she reintroduced the bill when the legislature resumed sitting earlier this month.

Given the budgeting cycle of a provincial government, a fall election makes far more sense than a spring one, which is why it has been embraced by many other provinces across the country.

I suspect B.C. will follow suit at some point, although I’m sure it will be the governing Liberals, and not the independent from Delta South, who will get credit for infusing some logic into the situation.

Drivers being forced to deal with quirks of new highway IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT If you live in Ladner, you have likely experienced the new South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) in a certain way — no trucks on Highway 17A and a new/crazy single-lane merge onto Highway 99 into the George Massey Tunnel.

There are reports that it now takes longer to get to the tunnel than before.

If you live in Tsawwassen and are bound for White Rock or beyond, you have a new fast route on the SFPR. If tunnel bound, you have a decision to make every time you head out — take the new highway or the old trusty 17A? Ministry of Transportation experts suggest the longer, faster SFPR. If you were a tourist heading to Vancouver from the ferry at Christmas, you would have experienced some major grief — there was no sign to Vancouver, only

Ladner or Hope. That’s been remedied — after a whole month — and now there’s a combined sign to Vancouver and Hope.

A little further on, there is another Vancouver sign, this one now combined with “U.S. Border.”

Confused? Do you get the sense the sign designer may have never looked at the road?

If coming from the U.S. and looking to catch a ferry, you have a real problem as there are no overheard signs hinting where/when to exit. If you were prepared to follow the Tsawwassen signs, you might exit and be confronted by three signs with three different directions combined and confusing exit lanes mixed with HOV, but no signs for “Ferries.”

To get to Ladner from northbound Highway 99, you now exit well in advance of Ladner at the same place as Tsawwassen-bound SFPR traffic. You then follow a segregated two-lane road to the old highway while having to cross over the HOV lane.

Posted maximum speeds are another matter. Coming from Tsawwassen and exiting to 17A (the old road), the speed changes from 90 km/h to 80 km/h to 50 km/ h to 80 km/h, all within one kilo-

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metre. Heading south on Highway 17A from Ladner, at the railway overpass the speed changes from 80 km/h to 60 km/h to 80 km/h to 90 km/h, again within less than one kilometre. Did the crew have some extra signs they just didn’t want to leave in the truck?

If you take the SFPR out of Tsawwassen, you encounter a speed limit of 80 km/h all along.

However on the return trip, you have one sign just after Highway 99 and maybe one more before merging with Highway 17A. Let’s look at one more matter — the policing of the road. It was apparently forgotten despite five years to think about it. For now, Delta police are in charge within the boundaries of Delta and Surrey RCMP is in charge to the east.

Traffic accidents are to be handled

by RCMP Highway Patrol.

Does Delta have jurisdiction on this highway? Note to mayor: Do we invoice for this service or is it provided free to the province?

Is this a comedy or a drama unfolding? I wish to remind readers those who came up with this are now working on a sequel — a bridge over the Fraser River to replace the tunnel. I can hardly wait!

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February 28, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters to the Editor

World class headaches are in store

Editor: Count me in as one of the happy South Delta residents that are excited to see some of the former most productive farmland on this planet turned into a 1.8 million-square-foot shopping destination, headed by Walmart.

I will be able to join the other happy shoppers from all over the Lower Mainland bypassing our local mer-

chants and saving big bucks by shopping at the box stores.

Why bother shopping at the local Rona in Tsawwassen when a really big one will be built next to Walmart?

All this may create a bunch of extra traffic for us locals, as a recent engineer’s report to Delta council states the traffic generated by the new mall

and ferry traffic will overfill Highway 17 between the lights at 56th and 52nd streets, causing backups on our secondary roads.

No need to whine. We can chip away some more farmland, build a few more overpasses and cloverleaves, creating a world class freeway in our backyard.

As another traffic study commissioned by the Southlands developer

shows, we are not operating our roads at capacity. It’s about time we stepped up to the plate and welcomed traffic densities that our neighbours in Richmond, Surrey and Langley are already coping with.

Bring it on. Build another subdivision on farmland in South Delta as well. It’s about time we embraced world class status.

Peter Nemeth

It’s imperative not to confuse capitalism with democracy

Editor: Re: Southlands tab tops $300,000, Feb. 19 I think it’s an insult that the costs for the Southlands application will be paid for primarily by the people of Delta.

In the article, Coun. Ian Paton is quoted as saying the cost is the price of democracy. Well, even

though I respect Paton, I dispute his claim. He is dreadfully wrong.

A democracy would have allowed a vote at election time on this very controversial project.

He should be reminded that some years ago the people of Delta voted not to proceed with the Southlands development.

Then Sean Hodgins brought another proposal forward and they seemed to come at a never-ending pace. Delta then decided to have hearings and seemingly avoided the many petitions against this project.

There’s a Pulitzer Prizewinning author of many books about the economy by the name of Chris

Someone to blame for highway design

Editor: Re: Status quo won’t work with SFPR, letter to the editor, Feb. 19 Adrian Wightman’s letter was very amusing, but his attempt to teach us all about road design and being nice to each other totally misses the point that everyone is

trying to highlight.

The question is: Why can’t the SFPR/Highway 99 interchange merge into northbound Highway 99 sooner? Then we wouldn’t be trying to merge four lanes of traffic together at 17A/99.

It’s very easy to say let’s

all be sheep and not make a noise but a lot of people in South Delta have had their daily commute extended unnecessarily.

There is virtually no accountability in this province. It’s time to stand up and start blaming someone.

P. Webb

Responsibility for your actions an outdated concept Editor: Re: Chronic problem, Feb. 12 In today’s higher purpose nanny-world where nobody’s accountable any more, welcome to the judicial concept of communitystyle courts as the proposed cornerstone of municipal

crime prevention strategy.

Drug addiction is not a personal failing: It’s a disease! Criminal behaviour (chronic or otherwise) is not a personal failing: It’s being victimized by societal neglect!

So don’t worry, responsibility for your own actions/

inactions has become an outmoded concept and government is ready to relieve you of your own personal accountability.

And if all else fails, and “punishment” is in order as a last resort, we’ll get longer suspended sentences!

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Letters to the Editor

Only therapy is going to break the cycle for addicts

Editor: Re: Don’t reward criminals with therapy, letter to the editor, Feb. 19 I find the letter written by Steven Austin to be incredibly misinformed Addicts and mental health patients do not get the therapy in prison that many need in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle in a community.

Addiction is identified as a disease in the medical

profession. The only valid point that Austin makes is that drug use over time can cause mental illness.

However, given the proper treatment, the mental illness can disappear with no drug use.

I, on the other hand, have experienced what addiction can do to a family. The Delta police were and have been incredible in their responses to situations that have arisen.

There is very little funding in our province to help addicts break their habit aside from private treatment facilities that can cost over $20,000. Government-funded facilities house former convicts who have not been rehabilitated and can cause more damage than good in some cases.

If the average cost per prisoner is $274 per day, and a three-month rehab program costs over $20,000,

the math indicates we could save close to $50,000 annually per prisoner with an addiction problem.

Given the opportunity to stop the cycle, many addicts can and will become successful members of society.

Therapy is not a reward for bad behaviour.

The Delta police have a challenging job dealing with the drug problem in our communities. I have witnessed how caring and

understanding officers are with the addict.

They admit that our system is flawed, but to call Chief Jim Cessford a “defeatist” shows how misinformed Austin is.

While he comes from a “victim perspective,” addicts and mental health patients are also victims of a disease.

The money that could be saved by offering therapy in private treatment centres

is far more beneficial than locking someone up and shoving the problem under the carpet.

In the end, no crime should be excused; accountability for actions is a huge part of the 12-step program and each of us is accountable for our behaviour. The fact remains that we need more funding for prevention of a cycle rather than incarceration.

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Unsafe merges on highway require attention Parents distressed over vandalism at school Editor: ease traffic for commutbut should also be able to

Editor: The parents’ association and staff of Ecole du Boisjoli, a small, public French elementary school in Tsawwassen, are distressed to report that planters were unscrewed from the walls beside the front entrance, while other planters were overturned, dirt scattered and flowers destroyed by vandals last Saturday evening.

This is the most recent act in a series of vandalism at the school, which is nestled in a beautiful and secluded part of the com-

munity. These acts include defacement by graffiti as well as window breakage that involved costly repair work and necessitated the installation of window guards.

The flowers, planters and window boxes were carefully prepared and tended by a volunteer parent in order to bring joy to the children and colour to the neighbourhood.

Volunteer work is a large part of what makes small schools thrive.

These gratuitous and dispiriting acts carried out

by individuals loitering on school grounds suggest that there is a bigger community issue at hand.

The school is located at 785-49th St. If someone witnessed this vandalism, we would be grateful for a call to Delta Police Department to report it.

Merci.

Anne McConnell Josephine WalshMahaux Mirka Pennors Parents’ Association (PAC) École du Bois-joli School

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Re: Highway needs some tweaks, letter to the editor, Feb. 19 I agree 100 per cent with Barrie McDonald regarding the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the cloverleaf at Highway 17.

I would only add that aside from increased traffic congestion and longer commute times, I am very concerned about the safety at the merge points heading northbound to the tunnel.

The barriers should be removed, not only because drivers should be able to access the counterflow lane,

merge in a much safer way.

The same goes with the one lane of the cloverleaf.

Drivers are competing to get into that one lane. It is unsafe and not fair to the many drivers who use that route.

I emailed the people who are responsible for the SFPR and have spoken directly to the manager of the project. I was told they have been monitoring traffic from Tsawwassen to the tunnel via both routes.

I was told the number of people using the SFPR is increasing so that should

ers on Highway 17. That will only make the current unsafe situation worse.

Then I was told that because of all of the complaints about safety approaching the cloverleaf, they are considering making the change to one lane sooner. In my opinion, this would only cause increased frustration.

Before it is too late, remove the barriers at the SFPR approaching the tunnel northbound and give us back the second lane at the cloverleaf.

Brenda Heisler

Westham Island Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Project Port Metro Vancouver invites you to participate in a public engagement regarding the proposed Westham Island Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Project between March 3 and March 14, 2014.

The proposed Westham Island Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh Project involves the creation of intertidal marsh habitat for fish and wildlife. The proposed project is located on the south-east shore of Westham Island, in Canoe Passage, in the Corporation of Delta.

Port Metro Vancouver is proposing the project: improve fish and wildlife habitat by expanding the existing marsh area and • toconverting un-vegetated area into ecologically productive brackish marsh; to increase the productivity of Canoe Passage and provide high quality habitat at • a prime location for juvenile salmon and other fish, birds and wildlife.

As part of this public engagement, Port Metro Vancouver will present information regarding the tidal marsh project, and will seek input regarding opportunities for educational and interpretive project features.

How to participate: View the discussion paper and complete an online feedback form, available on March 3 at www.porttalk.ca/habitatenhancement.

Email habitat.enhancement@portmetrovancouver.com or phone 604.665.9071 to schedule an engagement interview.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED FEEDBACK FORM BY MARCH 14, 2014.

All input received during the engagement period will be compiled in an Engagement Summary Report. Port Metro Vancouver will also prepare a Consideration Memo, demonstrating how feedback was considered. Both of these documents will be made available online at www.porttalk.ca/habitatenhancement.

February 28, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Lazy public deserves to pay Southlands bill Editor: I must confess to some frustration when I see comments (including from the editor) about the cost of processing the Southlands application.

Sean Hodgins invited the entire community to participate in the charrette and earlier planning stages in order for Delta residents to have a say in the creation of a plan. He provided a

team of professionals to answer questions and make changes as needed.

This cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars and a very small portion of our community accepted his offer, while others decided to object without knowing all the facts.

The result was more open houses put on by the municipality. Everyone could have gathered the same informa-

tion by attending the open houses on the property.

Hodgins has bent over backwards trying to accommodate Deltans who put many unreasonable requests before him publicly. A number of people in our community said “no” to everything without gathering the knowledge required to make informed decisions. It seems it was too much trouble to actually

learn what the Southlands Community Planning Team was attempting to share with the public.

Why should Hodgins have to foot the bill for other people’s laziness?

He is already giving 80 per cent of his property to Deltans. Should he also be required to foot the bill for the Corporation of Delta to fulfil its obligation to thoroughly review the plan?

If Deltans and their elected representatives cannot make decisions without taking the information to the public over and over again, the costs should be borne by us all.

I volunteered on the Southlands Community Planning Team and I’m prepared to share the costs with my fellow residents.

Let’s stop bullying Hodgins.

Karel Ley

LRT’s reserved right-of-way for is a much cheaper way to move people Editor: Re: Hard to get more when underutilizing service, letter to the editor, Feb. 19 Ed Ries repeats an often made misconception about modern LRT with his comment: “If on dedicated guideway, light rail can be of similar capacity and cost.

If operated at street level with conflicting traffic, LRT can be less expensive but offers reduced service.”

What makes a streetcar or tram LRT is the concept

of the reserved rights-ofway, which is an at-grade right-of-way reserved for the exclusive use of the tram. The reserved rightof-way can be as simple as an HOV lane with rails or a linear park-like route complete with lawned tracks and shrubbery.

The reserved right-ofway is much cheaper than a dedicate guideway used by SkyTrain, yet the tram can handle traffic flows greater than our SkyTrain.

The ability of modern

LRT to handle large traffic flows on relatively cheap rights-of-way has made expensive and complicated mini-metro systems such as SkyTrain obsolete.

One could say building with LRT is a no-brainer, yet TransLink continues to plan and build with SkyTrain, especially for the $3 billion plus Broadway subway.

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Editor: Re: It’s a dangerous spot for drivers where old hwy. merges with new one, letter to the editor, Feb. 21 Lew Edwardson is bang on with his criticisms of the South Fraser Perimeter road.

I, too, noticed both the areas of concern he so eloquently described and also feel there is an accident waiting to happen, particularly where Highway 17A merges into the new road on the way to Tsawwassen.

Most of the new road is great but this merge is very poorly designed and needs to be fixed.

I hope the powers that be will address this serious issue.

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Ladner’s Darcy Michael (third from right) is a cast member on Spun Out, a new comedy on CTV. The twonight premiere airs March 6 and 7.

Local actor stars in CTV series

Darcy Michael and cast of Spun Out excited for next week’s premiere BY

DAVE WILLIS

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Comedian and actor Darcy Michael is part of the cast of Spun Out, a workplace comedy that premieres next week on CTV. Michael, who lives in Ladner with his husband and daughter, plays Gordon Woolmer, one of the characters working at public relations agency DLPR. “Gordon is the best, I’ve never fallen in love with a fictional character as much as I have with him,” Michael says in an email to the Optimist. “He’s the lovable loser of the office, always seeming about to be fired but somehow he finds a way to keep his job — which is ironic since that’s how I felt the entire time filming as well.”

It’s been “a dream come true” working on the show, says Michael, noting filming

wrapped in August.

The show stars Dave Foley, known for his work on Kids in the Hall and News Radio.

“He’s a saint. Dave led our team of actors with years of experience. Comedically I don’t think there’s anyone better, he’s at the top of his game these days,” says Michael, who will be in Toronto with the rest of the cast for the show’s premiere.

The public relations agency in the show is staffed with “people who can spin everyone’s problems but their own,” according to a CTV press release. “No matter how bizarre the cases are that the agency takes on, they pale in comparison to the workplace romances, rivalries, personal successes, and often hilarious failures of the close-knit and dysfunctional colleagues at DLPR.” FILE PHOTO

John Littlejohn and other members of the Delta Community Music School faculty will take the stage next Friday for a fundraising concert.

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The cast also includes Paul Campbell (Battlestar Galactica), Al Mukadam (Radio Free Roscoe), Rebecca Dalton (The L.A. Complex), J.P. Manoux (Community) and Holly Deveaux (Less than Kind).

Michael, who released an online comedy special (Darcy Michael: One Skinny Bitch) in 2012, says his stand up tours have been growing each year.

“I love what I do — stand up is a great outlet and combining that with acting, I don’t know how I ever held any other job,” he says.

Spun Out has a two-part premiere next week on CTV. Part one airs Thursday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m. while part two airs on the show’s regular Friday at 8 p.m. timeslot on March 7.

For more on Michael check out his website at www.DarcyMichael.com.

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Music school faculty take to the stage BY

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The Delta Community Music School’s faculty will come together for a fundraising concert next Friday.

The show, at the All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner, will feature a range of musical genres from classical to musical theatre to jazz.

“There’s something for every-

body with the music selection,” says Stephen Robb, the school’s musical director.

Robb will play some clarinet, saxophone and piano. Other performers will include Tracy Neff (voice), John Littlejohn (violin), Cheryl Carruthers (piano), Infinitus String Trio, Louise Southwood (classical guitar), Ron Samworth (jazz guitar), Garth Preston (piano), Brad

Muirhead (trombone), John Walsh (bass) and Stan Taylor (drums).

The concert will raise money for scholarships for students at the music school. Around 240 attend the school, Robb estimates.

The concert is set for Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner.

Tickets are $15 at the door or online at www.dcms.ca.

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Art lines halls at McKee The halls at McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre in Ladner have been transformed into a temporary art gallery as its talented artists share their work with the community.

Pieces will be on display from 9 a.m. on Monday, March 3 until noon on Friday, March 7.

Work will be judged by professional and lay art lovers in the categories of acrylic, watercolour, mixed media and other.

The public is encouraged

to drop by, view the gallery and vote for the People’s Choice Award.

The week will culminate with an awards luncheon where the winners will be announced. It will take place on Friday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets for the luncheon are $8 for McKee members and $10 for non-members.

For additional information, call 604-946-1411.

The McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre is at 5155-47th Ave.

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Su Lin Lim (left) and Joy Jones with their entries in McKee’s art show.

SDSS grad Anderson takes stage in Seven Tyrants production BY

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South Delta Secondary grad Cameron Anderson will portray Macheath in Seven Tyrants Theatre’s remount of Beggar’s Opera.

Macheath is a very rich, complicated and difficult character, says Anderson, adding that makes it a fun role in which to sink his teeth.

“It gives me a lot of work to do and lets me have a lot of fun onstage.”

The musical is also a chance for Anderson, 29, to once again work with David Newham, who adapted John Gay’s classic script and is also directing.

Anderson, who went on to study theatre at the University of Victoria, says they were both involved in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at South Delta Secondary.

“Dave always had a very

strong vision of what he wanted to do. He was very dedicated.

That hasn’t changed.”

Anderson says he’s generally worked in theatre but has also started to do some film and TV acting as well, in addition to tackling some improv comedy.

He fell in love with acting in high school, he says.

Beggar’s Opera runs from March SUBMITTED PHOTO 4 to 14 at Jericho Cameron Anderson will Arts Centre, 1675 portray Macheath in Discovery St., Beggar’s Opera.

Vancouver. Evening performances from The action is “jamTuesday to Sunday packed into ten exploare at 8 p.m. Tickets ($20 sive ‘fantasias’ — each on Tuesdays, $29 on the a unique, live ‘theatrical other nights) are available music video’ — coming at www.ticketstonight.ca or together to realize an opera 1-877-840-0457. distinctly for the modern Seven Tyrants premiered age,” states a release from the musical last April at the theatre group.

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With over 40 years of martial arts experience he is a 3rd degree Dan black belt and chief instructor in Tae Kwon Do. The class focuses on the prevention of violence against women as a main goal by providing in-depth education on prevention, empowerment and self defence.

Play, music and art are the focus of the group for children (5 to 12 years old) who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The group is held through the school year at the Centre for Supportive Care. A parents group is run simultaneously and is facilitated by Counsellor Marg Fletcher.

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Married couple heads down memory lane with trip to Vancouver Island BY

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Having been married for 25 years, my wife Katherine and I decided to take advantage of beautiful October weather and revisit places that have been a significant part of our lives together.

We’ve always enjoyed travelling via B.C. Ferries and our first trip as a married couple was to Vancouver Island. So now, with our dog Tiger in tow, it was off to Swartz Bay and the scenic drive through the Saanich peninsula.

Eager to share with Tiger the charms of Victoria’s Willows Beach, we drove straight to Oak Bay. Local dogs on the shore made him welcome and we enjoyed stunning views of Mount Baker.

A block up the street, we stayed with tradition and shared fish and chips under the oaks while planning our next jaunt.

We’d never seen Craigdarroch Castle, an extravagant project of Victorian coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. The luxurious interior has survived indifferent occupants and two world wars.

Now a national historic site, Craigdarroch has been restored to its original splendor and is a powerful reminder of the energy and prosperity of the Victorian era.

When it was completed in 1890, you could buy a decent home in Victoria for $600. The castle’s woodwork and paneling alone cost $46,000! Dunsmuir never got to see the exquisite finish; he died in April of 1889.

After the baroque tastes of the Victorians, we refreshed our senses at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Despite its humble beginnings as a family home, this gallery houses B.C.’s largest public

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collection of visual arts — including an excellent collection of Emily Carr’s paintings; a reminder that the Vancouver Art Gallery isn’t the sole keeper of this eminent artist’s paintings.

Encounters with artistic and architectural masterpieces are rigorous work and so we happily followed the fragrance of fresh baking and coffee into one

of the city’s many cafes.

Refreshed and rejuvenated, we were up for exploring the charming boutiques in Cook Street Village. Our search yielded some antique earrings; gold mementos for our silver anniversary.

A little lighter in the wallet, we headed north through the magical afternoon light that makes Victoria so special. In the

suburb of Hillside, we relaxed into the comforts of home with old friend Joan and her dog Mamasita.

Bright and early in the morning, we were back in the saddle, metaphorically speaking, and heading through the Malahat to revisit Coombs. Yes, the market still has goats grazing on the roof and dream catchers floating over the piles of organic produce.

Then it was a winding 30 minutes via the mountainous Highway 4 through majestic Cathedral Grove and into Port Alberni.

This town isn’t the most romantic stop for a couple revisiting their anniversary, however there’s a family connection here — a grave of Katherine’s pioneer grandmother lies in the old cemetery and we wanted to see if we could find it.

Our search didn’t locate the stone but finding El Pescadores, a popular bistro at the edge of town instead,

made up for the disappointment.

Twenty-five years together has deepened our interest in family history, so the return drive took us into quiet Nanoose Bay. We arrived at the home of cousin Ted in time for a welcome dinner. The tales flowed with the good wine and we left reluctantly to catch our boat home.

Nothing is more nostalgic than a trip over water and we were a little sad leaving our memories behind. We were comforted with new and vibrant impressions as we sailed for home. Good tidings for our next trip to Vancouver Island — and our inspiration for the next 25 years.

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Delta Concert Band — making music for 50 years BY

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hen it comes to bands, Delta’s musical roots reach back to 1889, a time when Ladner’s Landing was still a tiny fishing and farming village accessible only by boats or horses.

Fast-forward 125 years to today where the community’s long-standing band music tradition has reached a milestone — Delta Concert Band’s 50th anniversary.

Making music and community involvement have fit hand-in-glove from Delta’s earliest bands through which direct lineage can be traced to Delta Concert Band, the performing arm of the non-profit Delta Community Band Society that was formed in Ladner on Oct. 29, 1964.

Today’s version of Delta Concert Band (DCB) is a 45-member group of highlyskilled adult amateur musicians from throughout the Lower Mainland who range in age from 18 to 80 and have a broad mix of backgrounds.

Like concert bands generally, DCB plays a wide variety of music and over the years has established a reputation for high-quality musicianship, regardless of which musical style — swing, rock, classical, marches, musicals, movie scores or pops — follows its downbeat.

In fact, DCB’s musicianship has also helped attract a long line of respected music directors over its half-century, including current music director Jim Tempest, a professional teaching musician who joined the band in 2006.

“I saw DCB as an opportunity to work with one of the finest amateur wind groups in Metro Vancouver,” he says. “Working with amateur musicians is refreshing because the desire to play for the sheer joy of making music is primary. This band energizes me and reminds me of why I chose to make music my profession.”

An accomplished trombone player, Edmonton-born Tempest was raised in B.C. and took his music degree at Western Washington University in Bellingham.

His music studies continued in London, England and since returning to Vancouver in 1984, he’s been active as a professional musician and educator. He received his MA (music education) from UBC in 1995.

From his perspective atop DCB’s podium, Tempest acknowledges that he’s enjoyed watching a good band get better.

“In the past seven years I’ve concentrated on improving the ensemble’s musicianship,” he explains. “The band has grown in size and depth but also in its ability to play more sensitively. Its sound has become more blended. Of course I want to continue this musical growth.”

Continuing to fine tune musicianship is only part of DCB’s mandate. Community service is also important and here the band uses its music to serve young and old alike.

“This band is a link across generations,” Tempest explains. “Very few other activities involve teenagers through seniors, all working side-by-side as peers to reach a common goal.”

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DCB’s two bass clarinetists are a prime example. One joined the band in 1968 and the other in 2012 while still in high school.

“They could easily be grandfather and grandson but when they sit down to play, the 50-year gap between them simply PHOTO BY OUTTAKES PHOTOGRAPHY disappears,” Tempest The Delta Concert Band (above) pictured on the notes. steps of the Delta Museum is celebrating its 50th The cross-generation anniversary of making music. link also extends exterPHOTO COURTESY DELTA MUSEUM & ARCHIVES nally as the band plays The band carries on a long tradition of bands in the regularly throughout community, including the Ladner Town Band, picDelta in seniors homes, tured here on those same steps with the May Queen at community celebraon May Day in 1919. tions and ceremonies as bands, DCB provides high school and uniwell as for high school versity-trained musicians a place to play and younger audiences. One of its annual highlights is playing at the Ladner Bandfest once school is done. But DCB also provides financial help to a chosen few music where it joins adult bands from throughout students who want to make music a career. the Lower Mainland and beyond for two Each year, DCB provides a $1,000 burdays of free concerts. sary to a qualifying Delta Grade 12 graduThe highly-successful Bandfest was ating music student to further those studies. founded by the Delta Music Makers, In addition, DCB is holding a special another active adult community band that concert in May to help raise funds for performs with DCB annually at Christmas. the North Delta Secondary and Delview This year’s Bandfest is set for June 7 and 8 Secondary music programs. It’s also particat Memorial Park. ipating in the Corporation of Delta’s annual Another important part of DCB’s manfree Concerts in the Parks series again this date is passing the musical torch. summer.

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DCB’s full performance schedule is available at www.deltaconcertband.ca.

And DCB itself was a recipient of community-minded corporate generosity last summer when Vancouver-based Porte Development, an established real estate developer active in Delta, presented DCB with a special arts donation. Membership dues and proceeds from concerts also support the DCB’s operating costs.

During this 50th anniversary year DCB is also attempting to launch a large, longterm community project that, if successful, will solve a long-standing problem.

All community performing arts groups — concert bands, choirs, symphonies, dance groups, etc. — experience difficulties in finding appropriate and affordable rehearsal facilities with adequate and secure equipment and music storage.

“Delta desperately needs a community performing arts centre for rehearsals, storage, administration and even performance spaces where the common costs could be shared,” says Tempest. “Since 2006, for example, DCB has had to move three times and currently enjoys space only through the good graces of a local high school. Such a performing arts centre would give all local groups a home and would allow synergies for artistic growth.”

Several other B.C. communities have built or have renovated an existing building for the same purpose, he notes.

“I firmly believe if a community performing arts facility existed in Delta, it would be filled with groups from across the region the day it opened. We hope other performing arts groups join us in this quest.”

And while that’s in the future, DCB also keeps an eye on Delta’s rich band history.

A long-standing DCB member, tuba player Jim Love, wrote and published a history of the community’s earliest concert bands. The Sound of Brass, Ladner, British Columbia 1889-1912 is a 151-page text and pictorial tribute to that rich history.

The book includes a fitting forward by Edgar Dunning, one of DCB’s founding members who was also a past-owner and long-time columnist for the Delta Optimist.

Dunning was a huge supporter of DCB and a regular at many rehearsals and concerts up until his passing at 100 years of age in 2010.

Down the road, DCB hopes to take an historically-significant playing trip to the Netherlands and northern France in the spring of 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War liberation by Canadian and Allied troops. It also had a highly-successful playing tour of Maui in 2011 and this June will host a visit to Delta by the Maui Community Band as part of the 50th anniversary.

“For any community group to last 50 years is a testament to its value to the members and to its role in the community,” says Tempest. “That DCB looks at its 50th year as a point of departure for new and exciting things rather than the end of an era speaks to the need for this band in the community and the desire by the community to support its musical role.”

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CIRCLE THE WAGON

by Maria Tallarico

For every diner there must be a bistro - well, that’s our new philosophy since trying Bistro Wagon Rouge, sister restaurant of popular East Village breakfast spot Red Wagon. The brightest stars in the standout meal included the steak tartare (made fresh behind the bar, a creative way to squeeze the most out of the small space) and topped with an egg yolk as bright as the sun ($10) and tender beef cheek bourguignon ($19), which is sure to become the staple crowd-pleaser. A taste of France in East Van? C’est bon.

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While we’ve always been a fan of Gap’s reliable basics, it has been awhile since we have been giddy with excitement over one of its collections. But now that Rebekka Bay (known for having launched one of our favourite brands, COS) is in charge, we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new spring stock.

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The Flying Pig has become a favourite dining spot since opening in 2011, but that can mean a long (but well-worth it) wait for a table. If you have only a few precious minutes at lunchtime, The Side Door at The Flying Pig is now open at the Gastown location.

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LONDON STREET STYLE

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Dispatches from London Fashion Week via our guest blogger Zoe Alexander. Sometimes the real runway action is outside the shows, with photographers and bloggers clamouring to get the best photos of stand-out street style (think socialites, editors, and just the plain ol’ fabulous people).

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Gymnasts lead Delta medal haul Local athletes turn in a number of outstanding performances at B.C. Winter Games in Mission Delta Gymnastics led an impressive medal haul for local athletes at last weekend’s B.C. Winter Games in Mission.

The club enjoyed unprecedented results with Caleb Richmond and Ella Rogers leading the way.

Richmond returned home with five gold medals, including men allaround honours. He was also first in pommel horse, vault, parallel bars and helped Zone 4 win the men’s team event. He added a bronze in rings.

“This competition was a lot of fun and it was really amazing to be with so many athletes from other sports,” said Richmond, a 12-year-old student at Holly elementary.

Rogers was a triple gold winner, including women’s all-around (level 3), floor exercise and the team event.

“I was not expecting to win, but I am glad I did. I tried very hard and I guess it worked out,” said Rogers who also attends Holly.

Que Bidwell also enjoyed a productive Games — winning gold in floor exercise and the team event.

He added bronze in the all-around competition.

Ryan Woodhead and Cole Schallig were also members of the

winning Zone 4 team. Woodhead added a silver on rings and bronze on the vault.

Sophie Anderson joined Rogers on the gold medal women’s team.

“This year, we put a very strong team together, with 11 athletes representing our zone,” explained Delta Gymnastics Men’s Program Head Coach Mike Hood. “I was surprised at the level of competition and it was a very close win. We are very proud that our athletes won so many awards and placed so well in the various events. They came back loaded with medals.”

The B.C. Winter Games closely resembles an Olympics type event, where the athletes stay with their coaches for the duration of the competition, and eat and interact with athletes from other sports. They attend opening and closing ceremonies and remain only with their fellow athletes and coaches.

“This is a very different experience for our athletes than attending a gymnastics only competition,” added Hood. “They get to really feel the excitement of the Games and they learn how sport impacts the lives of so many children.”

The Games was also a special and

rewarding experience for a group of Delta ringette players who combined with some of their usual opponents to help Zone 4 capture silver.

“It has been quite enlightening to see our rivals in a totally new light.

They are actually quite nice and I have enjoyed getting to know them,” said Amanda Mott, one of the team captains.

“This has been such an amazing opportunity. I never imagined it would be so much fun,” added teammate Bailey Mitchell. “Not only do we get to come and make friends and bond with teammates, but we also get to play the game we love.”

The Zone 4 squad rolled to three impressive wins before falling to Okanagan in the gold medal game.

The team also included Delta’s Lauren Zayonc, Kelly Landrigan, Stephanie Needham, Sydney Fines and Marisa Shepard.

“I am extremely proud of every girl who came with us to the Games. From the attackers that scored the clutch goals, to the defenders who worked so hard to stop the other team, every member of the team played their part.,” said coach Rod Needham.

Delta athletes thrived on the

Karate mats too where Natalie Van Grol, Justin Eng and Matthew Cheng competed with over 90 other 12-and-13 year olds.

Cheng made his parents, who are both former national champions, very proud, winning gold in the Kumite intermediate 44-55 kg class, as well as the team kumite competition. He added a bronze in team kata.

“This was the best day of my life,” smiled Cheng, who was determined to win medals like his older brother Ethan did at the 2012 Winter Games.

Van Grol won bronze in girls Kata intermediate and team kata, while Eng was a member of the bronze winning boys kata team.

Other medals for Delta athletes included Cayden McKenzie Cook winning bronze in juvenile men’s skating. The silver medal winning girls hockey team included Kiki Linders, Shannon Butler and Shona Bal. Paul Scholefield, Jeff Trafford, Jeff Hayes and Travis Meyer were members of the silver medal Special Olympics basketball team. Paula Higgins won bronze in wheelchair basketball.

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Delta Ice Hawks are going to need to find some secondary scoring if they hope to advance beyond the opening round of the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The North Vancouver Wolf Pack evened the best-of-seven series with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night at Sungod Arena.

Game five is slated for Saturday night in North Vancouver before the teams return to Sungod on Sunday (6:15 p.m.) for game six.

The Hawks will play both games without leading scorer Colton Kroeker who will be in Vernon for a season-ending playoff tournament with the U18 Delta Wild. The 17year-old affiliate player has been spectacular for Delta — producing 10 points in four games, including six goals. His linemate Mak Barden has also had an impressive

post-season with nine points.

Secondary scoring, however, is a huge concern. No other player on the team has more than three points and that must change without Kroeker’s services for two pivotal games.

“We had a heart-to-heart talk with the players about why they are not shooting the puck more,” said Hawks coach Derek Chichak. “I’m not sure if they are over passing the puck are expecting someone else to score but it has to change.

“North Vancouver’s third goal came on a fluky bounce. That never would have even happened if they didn’t shoot the puck in the first place.”

Delta’s power play also has to be better. It went 1-for-8 and managed just two shoots during a four minute man advantage stretch. The Wolfpack weren’t much better but a pair of power play goals in the final six minutes allowed them to seal the win.

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$759,900

$769,000

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827 English Bluff, Tsawwassen

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932 Underhill, Tsawwassen

4638 51st Street, Ladner

$859,900

$859,900

• 5 bedroom basement entry home • House is 2,520 sq.ft.

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• Over 14,000 sq.ft. lot!

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5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$925,000 GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

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• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings, • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

4557 Savoy St., Ladner

$979,000

$979,900

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$849,900

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• Custom-Built Builder’s own home!

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• Large west-facing yard

674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

5229 Paton Dr., Ladner

$999,900

$1,088,000

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• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views!

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

1685 Beach Grove Rd., Tsaw.

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

$1,138,000

$1,188,800

STUNNING HOME

• PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms • 3 outdoor decks incl/cov’d balcony, rooftop & wraparound decks • Huge theatre & games room • TRIPLE garage • GST included

• Total renovation over $350 thousand • 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms plus a steam shower and sauna • Master on the Main • Outdoor hot tub as well as pool with new liner and new heat pump • 3,480 sq.ft. of living space • Kitchen has had over $60K spent • 2 Jenn Air ovens and 2 refrigerators • Cupboards are all custom made • Engineered hardwood • 3 car garage plus a work shop/pool shed plus 2 covered patio areas

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228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

932 Keil Street, White Rock

$1,488,000

$1,399,900

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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• Large Deck with covered area

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4273 River road W., Ladner

HOT OFF THE PRESS

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• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,788,000

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This waterfront property has never been for sale until today. Two bedroom, two bathroom immaculate well constructed float home comes with its own 39’ x 140’ lot and a two car garage with a workshop and loft. Located minutes from Ladner village with wonderful water views, swans, ducks, eagles and seals. Home features beautiful hand crafted kitchen cabinets and meticulous mill work throughout. You won’t be disappointed and won’t want to miss this opportunity so drop by!

$1,199,000

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This includes a 66’x100’ waterlot for boat moorage or future float home. New furnace, appliances and roof with fenced yard and 10’20’ storage workshop.

Easy walk into Ladner village.

4677 Cannery Pl

Extensively updated five bedroom home in desirable Cannery Place!

This home is over 2600 sq ft with spacious living/dining rooms, pocket doors to solarium, skylights, four bedrooms on upper floor, master with 3 piece ensuite. Lower floor features self contained suite-one of the nicest in the area! Shared large laundry room (could be two separate laundries).

Security system (seperate system for suite). Double (tandum) garage.

Huge deck for entertaining plus & private western exposed backyard with fruit trees (prune, granny smith), dogwood & blueberry bushes. Recent roof, gutters & windows and stamped contrete driveway!

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#320-4885 53rd Street $295,000

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2,673 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath detached garage - 2 bdrm suite 12,238 sq.ft. lot

5138 Bentley Drive $1,339,000

3,017 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 5 bath - den hobby room - triple car garage - 6,995 sq.ft. lot

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4999 Central Avenue $999,900

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207-1300 Hunter Rd | $329,000

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Spotless and lovingly maintained one owner home in the heart of Victory South. Delightful Jenish plan, vaulted ceilings in living room and dining area, great family room off kitchen, private games room/ office or workshop.

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JUST LISTED

BETTER THAN NEW!

5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER Ladner’s desirable gated retirement community of Southpointe.

900 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newer roof and newer appliances. Detached single garage; and a terrific 4,050 square foot south-west exposed lot.

Low maintenance fees – Enjoy the freedom!

$429,000

JUST SOLD

Beautifully updated home in spacious cul-de-sac location.

Approximately 1,900 square feet with gorgeous formal living & dining rooms. Kitchen boasting silestone countertops, eating area and family room overlooking a private south exposed back yard.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths up.

This home is like new!

$739,000

JUST SOLD

WEST LADNER

FENTON’S COURT

4474 46B STREET, LADNER

204, 4988 47A AVENUE

$565,000

$319,000

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JUST REDUCED! RIVER VIEW 24’ BOAT SLIP #209, 4815 48TH AVE., LADNER This is a fabulous 2 level townhouse style, 2 bedroom & loft located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen. Dining area and living room with built in’s, wood fireplace and new carpets. Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it’s marina but loads of green space. No pets allowed and no elevator.

$379,000

JUST SOLD IMMACULATE! IMMACULATE! 2 BEDROOM CONDO #210, 1175 FERGUSON RD., TSAWWASSEN

A rare opportunity to own a north west corner unit in Century House! Bright cheerful and spacious feeling with 2 car underground parking stalls. A games room with pool table! A stones throw from all shopping in Tsawwassen.

Come live and enjoy!

$209,900

5140 WESTMINSTER AVE, LADNER Fabulous 5 year young 2,200 square foot home. Beautiful kitchen with granite counter. Custom bookcase/cabinetry in living room and dining room. Den or bedroom on main floor. Upstairs with 3 spacious bedrooms. Sunroom overlooking back yard. Detached double garage and easy care landscaping.

$739,900

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If you’re thinking of buying a home, don’t miss this free seminar!

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